jassbass Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) Any thoughts on a status energy 5,with graphite neck Edited July 1, 2015 by jassbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 [quote name='Green Alsatian' timestamp='1435743969' post='2811945'] Spector Legend Classic 5? £594 from Meteor Music: Maybe ive had a euro and rebop in past.didnt like the rebop too light and small http://www.meteormusic.co.uk/spector-legend-5-classic-bass-guitar-slate-grey Contrary to the info, it's a 35" scale not a 34". Features the active Tonepump Jr. preamp. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 Another one a line6 variax 705? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1435702236' post='2811735'] Yeah seem canny.rare though i think Ooooops that is the 4 but the 5 is identical [url="http://s54.photobucket.com/user/warwickhunt/media/19138_Used_Cruise_Bass_2Tek_Bridge_644367_a_zpsaaso3jsl.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 It sounds to me like you have no idea what you want and are just listing a load of basses in your budget. You aren't going to get the answer you want on a forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 [quote name='Machines' timestamp='1435762192' post='2812221'] It sounds to me like you have no idea what you want and are just listing a load of basses in your budget. You aren't going to get the answer you want on a forum. [/quote] Reading through the thread, I think you're right here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 Yep maybe your right lol.fairly modern sound.i might go for the status Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Cort do some cracking basses within budget, not the coolest brand, but do make some nice basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 [quote name='Machines' timestamp='1435779430' post='2812428'] Thats deffo me ,i think,is it? Argh i dont know lol [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megallica Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Ive been considering this same situation a decent five string with wide string spacing at the moment im somewhere between yamaha trb and ibanez atk I need to find a shop which stocks these so I can try them out good luck in your search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 Hard to find shops locally with want you want i find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalalf Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) Well I can highly recommend the Fender Modern Player Jazz V at around £450 [url="http://intl.fender.com/en-GB/basses/jazz-bass/modern-player-jazz-bass-v-satin-rosewood-fingerboard-2-color-sunburst/"]http://intl.fender.c...color-sunburst/[/url] I've been gigging with one for over a year now and it's been lovely. plus the pickup switching will give you the humbucker bridge / single jazz at the neck you want. Edited July 2, 2015 by Valhalalf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 [quote name='Valhalalf' timestamp='1435830463' post='2812757'] Well I can highly recommend the Fender Modern Player Jazz V at around £450 Have these been discontinued?thanx [url="http://intl.fender.com/en-GB/basses/jazz-bass/modern-player-jazz-bass-v-satin-rosewood-fingerboard-2-color-sunburst/"]http://intl.fender.c...color-sunburst/[/url] I've been gigging with one for over a year now and it's been lovely. plus the pickup switching will give you the humbucker bridge / single jazz at the neck you want. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalalf Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 No idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoham Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1435743771' post='2811943'] Lakland. No question. Best 5 string neck I've felt. [/quote] ^ This! My 5501 is my third attempt at five strings. I had a cheap perspex Wesley that I moved on quickly. Several years later, I bought an Ibanez SR405. I really wanted to like that one, but tight string spacing and a floppy B string meant it also had to go. (I'm comfortable on both P and J necks, but this felt like a guitar to me!) I recently bought a Lakland 5501 and it's simply wonderful. The fifth string is great, crystal clear and nice tension. The neck is quite chunky and the string spacing is similar to a P-bass. I can see why the 35 inch scale might be problematic for some, though it's fine for me. (My hands are pretty average sized too) Costs £699 new, but they do pop up on here used now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) [quote name='geoham' timestamp='1436293382' post='2816849'] ^ This! My 5501 is my third attempt at five strings. I had a cheap perspex Wesley that I moved on quickly. Several years later, I bought an Ibanez SR405. I really wanted to like that one, but tight string spacing and a floppy B string meant it also had to go. (I'm comfortable on both P and J necks, but this felt like a guitar to me!) I recently bought a Lakland 5501 and it's simply wonderful. The fifth string is great, crystal clear and nice tension. The neck is quite chunky and the string spacing is similar to a P-bass. I can see why the 35 inch scale might be problematic for some, though it's fine for me. (My hands are pretty average sized too) Costs £699 new, but they do pop up on here used now and then. [/quote] I sold my 5501 with Bartolini NTMB preamp for £400 as the market was pretty slow at the time. There are bargains to be had! I preferred the 5501 to the 5502 dlx I had more recently. Neck is the same. It's sufficiently chunky to satisfy those that like 'proper' 5 string spacing, but it's assymetric so it doesn't feel TOO big. I believe they also have a compound fretboard radius, but I might be wrong on that. Edited July 7, 2015 by Bigwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Badderer Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Lakland 5 string is a very good answer and you would be wise to listen to it. £590 for a JO5 is a steal! If I wasn't about to go to the US I would seriously consider getting that. My other thoughts would be, why are you getting a 2nd 5 string? If it's a back up to the 1st then why not get the Sire 5 string as you have one and like it? If you aren't buying it as a back up then I would say either book a day and go and try out loads at your nearest driveable decent bass shop, or do what a lot of here have done and buy and sell until you find the right one. Sometimes the most important thing to figure out is WHY you're buying it and it will then help to clarify what you are after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 Thanx guys my budget got halfed so i had £300 in the end,ive bought a g&l tribute l2500 for £310 I nearly ordered another sire and very nearly ordered a bb425 as they are only £250 but i hope ive made right choice Thanx guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 This has just appeared on the ACG website. I know it's over your budget, but represents huge value for money for somebody: http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/portfolio/0180-recurve-5/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Oh don't mention that one - I am seriously tempted by it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Hi GassBass, when I saw this thread, I was going to say either a USA SUB5, or if you found someone willing to drop their pants, maybe a USA RAY5 or a Spector euro 5. Given you have had both and got rid, I don't know what it is that you are looking for!!!! Both the euro (with a third party pre or a trim pot tonepump) and the ray5 are exceptional basses, and would own both in a heartbeat. Personally know you have tried a few basses since, I'd revisit them before buying anything else in that price bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Read above, he's already ordered an L-2500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 [quote name='jassbass' timestamp='1436343211' post='2817184'] Thanx guys my budget got halfed so i had £300 in the end,ive bought a g&l tribute l2500 for £310 I nearly ordered another sire and very nearly ordered a bb425 as they are only £250 but i hope ive made right choice Thanx guys [/quote] Thats a bloody steal! so much bass for the money. Well done that man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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